Annex 1 – Example of Regulation 1
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Annex 1 – Example of Regulation 1

 Regulation 1 should be expressed as:

 “Regulation 1 – Application

  1 Application (refer to section 4.1.1.4.1 – Application date of the chapter)

  1.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, this chapter shall apply to ships constructed on or after [date 1] (refer to section 4.1.1.4.1)

  2 Resolutions applicable to ships constructed before [date 1] (refer to section 4.1.1.4.2)

 Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before [date 1], the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under chapter [xx] of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolutions MSC.[xxx] ([xx]) (the resolution of the previous revision) are complied with.(Note:this should be the previous comprehensive revision).

  3 Additional or revised regulations applicable to ships constructed on or after [date 1](refer to section 4.1.2.1.3)


Regulation Application date Adopted by
II-2/1.2.4 first renewal survey on or after 1 January 2011 MSC.269(85)
II-2/4.5.2.3 on or after 1 July 2008 MSC.216(82)
II-2/5.3.4 first survey on or after 1 July 2008 MSC.216(82)

  4 Requirements contained in this chapter that are applicable to ships constructed before [date 1](refer to section 4.1.1.4.3)


Regulation Application date Adopted by Applicable ship types
II-2/1.2.2 See paragraph 2.2.1 to 2.2.4 MSC. 99(73) as applicable
II-2/4.5.7.1 1 January 2012 MSC. 291(87) in all tankers
II-2/15, heading, 1st sentence 1 July 2010 MSC.201(81) applicable to passenger ships and cargo ships from 500 GT with building contract date between 1 February 1992 and 1 July 1998
Parent topic: Annex – Guidance on Drafting of Amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention and Related Mandatory Instruments
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